Estreito da Calheta weather in December (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Estreito da Calheta in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Estreito da Calheta generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Estreito da Calheta in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Estreito da Calheta. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Estreito da Calheta climate page with graphs.

 

Estreito da Calheta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Estreito da Calheta in December?

For visitors traveling to Estreito da Calheta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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